Welcome...

Hi - We're the Grape Girls!

We've made it our mission to demystify the wine tasting experience, food pairing and selection process. We'll keep you posted on what's new and hot on the food and wine scene. We want to share our love of food, wine and travel with the world and can't wait for YOU to join us on our adventures.

Grape Crush Productions, Atlanta's premier food and wine event specialists, has been voted one of Atlanta's BEST businesses - every year since 2009 - for bringing the "tasting room" to living rooms, offices and venues across metro Atlanta.

We're the creators and producers of Atlanta Food & Wine Month, Atlanta Winter Wine + Jazz Festival, Buckhead Wine Festival, Chefs in the City , Organic Wine & Food Fair and other hot local events.

Be sure to fan us on Facebook and follow on Twitter for recent event pics, special offers and exclusive event invitations.

Remember, compromises are for relationships, NOT wine! :)

The next sip is yours...

Cheers!

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Atlanta Winter Wine & Jazz Festival - Showcase Your Business!



Sips into town on Feb. 21st...


Last call to sample or "show and sell" at the upcoming Atlanta Winter Wine & Jazz Festival!

A partnership with the City of Atlanta (Office of Cultural Affairs), this event will provide access to hundreds of Atlanta area foodies, wine lovers and luxury shopping consumers. The event takes place on Sunday, February 21st at the historic Trolley Barn located in Inman Park and serves as a prelude to Atlanta Food & Wine Month (April) and the Atlanta Jazz Festival (May).

Event Highlights:

  • Recognition of Atlanta's top sommeliers


  • Fine wines from around the globe


  • Tasty treats from local restaurants, bakeries and specialty food vendors


  • Indoor Street Market (Art, Books, Fashion, Jewelery, Etc.)


  • Community Corner (Nonprofits and Associations)


  • Men's Lounge with craft beer tastings


  • Live entertainment, book signings, door prizes and more

The event benefits the Children's Restoration Network.

For participation details or more information, send an email to info@GrapeCrushEvents.com.

Tickets on sale to the public Feb. 1st.

Cheers!

Friday, January 8, 2010

Italy: Wine Guide, Events & Travel!






Hundreds of wines are produced in Italy each year, making it hard for most of us to select the right bottle for a pasta dinner or simply warming up in front of the fireplace. It can be a bit intimidating!

From Sangiovese to Trebbiano, wine guru Stacy Slinkard's Italian Wine Guide helps decipher Italian wine terms, interpret Italian wine labels, discern grape varietals and more. Click here for easy pointers to navigating wine shop shelves or a restaurant wine list.

Looking for first-hand knowledge of Italy's viticultural variations?








Well, sip and savor with the Grape Girls at our Italian Art & Wine Tasting event at the High Museum of Art on January 21st from 5-9pm.

Guests will enjoy complimentary admisson to the Leonardo da Vinci exhibit, Italian wine samples, live entertainment and favoloso prizes and giveaways. While there be sure to pick up details of the upcoming Grape Escape travel excursion to Italy coming September 2010.

Click here to register today or visit http://italianwine.eventbrite.com/.

Salute!

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Happy New Year - Our Gift to You!

Thanks for voting Grape Crush Productions one of Atlanta's Best Businesses of 2009 - what an amazing honor!

You're invited to become a Grape Guru and have even more fun with wine! A Grape Gurus club membership is the perfect opportunity to expand or develop your love of wine.



Grape Gurus enjoy:

*FREE and discounted wine tastings, wine dinners and special events
*Wine education opportunities
*Advance notice of special events and travel excursions with priority registration
*Complimentary welcome gift and more

SPECIAL OFFER: Join for only $20.10 (Reg. $59, a $250 value) and enjoy complimentary admission to the Atlanta Winter Wine & Jazz Festival coming February 21st. To receive the special discount link, send an email to info@GrapeCrushEvents.com.

This offer has been extended thru Monday, January 11th.

Cheers!